Food Court at All Star Music

by Gaylin

The Intermission Food Court at All Star Music, is not as large as the food court I am used to at Pop Century. This means the selection of food is smaller as well. It still has a decent choice of entrees and desserts. I didn't have breakfast there but I did pick up yogurt and boiled eggs at the market section of the food court to add to breakfast in my room.

The food court can be accessed by doors on the exterior of the building or . . .

this large opening in the lobby of the building.

There are three booths where you can pay for your food, each booth can contain 2 cast members, on on each side of the booths.

I had lunch at the resort one day and was happy to be able to get this lovely gluten-free meal. A tasty quinoa salad, topped with a beautifully cooked piece of chicken with a side of freshly made tomato soup. For my drink, I had this bottled Odwalla juice drink, yum! I got all of this for one Quick Service credit.

I enjoyed dinner a couple of times at the food court. I had this lovely turkey dinner, sliced turkey breast, corn and mashed potatoes. Take away the gravy and the dinner roll and voila, a gluten free meal. Again, this was one Quick Service credit.

When I had lunch at the resort, it was beautiful sunny day and I sat at one of these tables and enjoyed my meal outside!

On the exterior wall of the food court is the bar, Singing Spirits. It was never very busy while I was there, I don't drink alcohol so I didn't stop, but I did take a couple photos for you. It appeared that when there was a football game on, the televisions behind the bar had the games playing, loudly . . .

Here is the drink menu, they do have non-alcoholic options but I was happy with my Odwalla drinks from the food court.

All in all, the food court at the resort was not fancy but did have enough options for everyone. I liked all the meals I had there and since I could get allergy safe meals, whew, I was very relieved!

Rock Inn at Disney's All Star Music Resort

by Gaylin

On previous trips to Walt Disney World I have stayed at the Pop Century. This trip, I wanted to get the Play, Stay and Dine Discount. In order to get the discount, I had to stay at the All Star Music Resort. I knew the room would be the same size and have the same amenities, small fridge, hair blow dryer, safe, ironing board & iron, so I booked this resort instead of Pop.

When I got there, about 6 in the evening, I found out my room was in the Rock Inn section. One thing I noticed right away when I left the lobby building - the lighting around this resort is not as bright as at Pop. It was a bit more difficult to figure out where the building was but have no fear, I did find my room.

I always take a photo of my room number, in case I lose my camera, hopefully someone will scroll the first few photos and see this!

In the daytime, you can spot this small circle sign - this lets you know which building you are in. Not easy to see!

This is the front of the Rock Inn buildings, a faux jukebox at the centre, behind which is the stairs and elevators.

At the base of the jukebox is this 'album'. If you look close you can see the grooves in the concrete - just like a record album!

The rooms are 260 square feet and have 2 full beds. The rooms used to have queen sized beds but with renovations, slowly but surely, those were all replaced with full sized (double) beds.

You have this cute shelf and hook on the wall in the room, a good place for jackets or a great spot to dry a plastic rain poncho!

The bathrooms are all separated, the sink & mirror outside of the small room with the toilet and shower. Right beside it is the area for hanging clothes or putting bags up top. As you can see there is an iron, ironing board and also in this area is the safe (you can see it in the mirror).

I didn't get a photo of the tub/toilet but I did take one of the groovy shower curtain! 

All the rooms have one window, these do not open. (Unless you are in a suite, then the window in the living room area of the suite will open.)

 This was my view. The parking lot for All Star Sports - next door. You might think I would complain about this but nope, I loved this. My room was quiet all the time. If you face a pool or the courtyard of the buildings, you will get much more noise happening. Yes, I did have a bit of a trek to the lobby and buses but I was good with that as well, it was great to be in a quiet corner for my 2 week stay.

Wordless Wednesday: Dalmatians at Disney's All Star Movies Resort

Photos: Barbie and Nick

All Star and Pop Century Resorts in Walt Disney World

By Nick

Through the years, my wife Barbie and I have stayed at several of the Value Resorts in Walt Disney World, starting with Pop Century for the first time in 2007, and several times after that.

Each of the resort's buildings is themed to the centuries, starting in the 1950s, and continuing through the 1990s, and each features large icons appropriate to that time period.

The main building is called Classic Hall, and it's here that you'll find Check In as well as Everything Pop, the gift shop and food court.
The food at Everything Pop is really good, and every time we've stayed there, we've made sure to have at least one dinner there.

Classic Hall has several really great showcases that have really great memorabilia from the various decades represented. You could spend a good amount of time just perusing these.

All of our experiences at Pop have been positive. The rooms are small, but as there is just 2 of us, that really isn't an issue. We've also never had a problem with noise, but we've only stayed during slower times of year.

We stayed one night in at All Star Movies, and that was also a good experience.
The movie theme begins as soon as you enter the lobby with a Hollywood mural behind check in, and "Hall of Fame" displays throughout.

The World Premier Food Court located just off the main lobby.

The food court has a movie marquee theme, with different "theaters" having a variety of food options.

 We chose our lunch selections from the Majestic menu, and, no lie, the food was great!

Barbie had the Hot Italian Sandwich with the cucumber salad, and I had a meatball sub.

The shop, Donald's Double Feature, also located off the main lobby.

We stayed in the The Mighty Ducks section, which is located on the far end of the resort property. The map makes it look much further away than it really is!

The area is decorated with a hockey theme. If you aren't familiar, Mickey Ducks is a 1992 Walt Disney Pictures movie about a hockey team, which actually led to a real-life version of the Mighty Ducks, a National Hockey League expansion franchise!

The Duck Pond Pool is themed to an ice hockey rink.

The room was small, but clean. There isn't much themeing besides the poster.

Like Pop, we had been warned that the resort could be very noisy, and the walls are thin. We didn't experience any issues, but that could have been because we were very near an end room, and again, it was a slower time of year.

Another section is themed around 101 Dalmations.

Don't miss a cute photo op with the TV loving Lucky the pup.

 

The main pool is located in the Fantasia section, and is appropriately themed with Sorcerer Mickey.

 A photo op with Daisy and Donald is tucked away back in here.

Behind Fantasia, is the Love Bug area.

 

Last but not least, the Toy Story section.

As you head towards Andy's bedroom door, stop for a photo with RC Car.

Then enter Andy's room!

It's a very cute resort, and it's great for a family on a budget, but we would spend a little extra and choose Pop Century over the All Stars.

Our favorite value, however, is Art of Animation, please stop back for a look at that resort in a future post, and to hear more on Pop and All Stars, please listen to Episode 20 of The Disney Exchange.